Ho-Ho-Kus

Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus

Bergen County, NJ

07423

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Welcome to Ho-Ho-Kus

An affluent, historic borough with award-winning schools and timeless small-town elegance

Population

4,090

Area

1.77 sq mi

School District

Ho-Ho-Kus Public Schools

Government

Borough (Mayor-Council)

Incorporated

1908

Elevation

120 ft

ZIP Code(s)

07423

About Ho-Ho-Kus

Ho-Ho-Kus is one of Bergen County's most charming and affluent communities, known for its rich colonial history, top-rated public schools, and beautifully maintained homes. The borough's name derives from the Lenape word meaning 'running water,' a reference to the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook that winds through town. With a population of about 4,000, Ho-Ho-Kus offers an intimate, village-like atmosphere where neighbors know each other and community events bring everyone together, all within easy commuting distance of New York City.

Highlights

  • Top-rated K-8 school district in Bergen County
  • Rich colonial and Revolutionary War history
  • The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn — historic landmark and fine dining destination
  • NJ Transit rail station on the Bergen County Line
  • Beautifully maintained historic homes and tree-lined streets